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L1A Blanket Approved
Immihelp has been of lot of help. Posting my experience to reciprocate.
Visa Type - L1A Blanket
Location - Chennai VAC and Chennai US Consultae General
Date - 07 April, 8 am and 11 am slots
Preparation:
Few days before my interview I read the visa process details/tips, FAQs and venue description on this site. This created a sense of familiarity about the overall process and helped me be comfortable on the day of OFC/PA. I carefully went through the documents required, made sure the documents were correct and in order. Then I went through the interview experiences posted here. Read about first 15 pages made a list of possible of questions (by first 10-15 pages you get a fair enough idea) and reviewed my answers. My company organises a visa briefing and mock interview session, so that helped as well.
OFC/PA experience:
The OFC process is detailed in few other posts, so I wont repeat. It is fairly straight forward and quick. You just need to follow instructions given by the staff. I reached 15 mins before my slot and finished the whole process in next 15 mins.
I reached for the interview too 15 mins before the appointment, there was a queue outside the
Consulate and had to wait for about 10 mins in this queue. Once inside, the process upto the interview is well organised and again all you need to do is follow instructions given by the staff.The queue for actual interview was long, I spent close to 25-30 mins in this queue. The interview itself was about 3-4 mins. Overall the process took around 50-60 mins.
I was interviewed at Counter no.21 by a (good looking)South Asian origin American officer. He was to the point, hardly made eye contact -mostly kept working at this computer but was pleasant to interact with and sharp.
Here is the transcript of the interaction;
The VO calls me to the window, does not wish when I step forward. I wish him with a smile and he acknowledges.
VO: Pls pass on the documents.
Me: Just the Passport or all documents?
VO: All the documents
I pass the documents through the window slot.
VO: Are you applying for L1A or L1B visa?
I am applying for L1A
<Briefly looks at the documents>
VO: How long have you been working with current employer?
Me: Just over five years. I have experience with other organisations prior to this
<Looks at the documents and the computer screen frequently while asking next few questions>
VO: What will be your designation in the US?
Me: Business Development manager
VO: Whom will you report to?
Me: I will be reporting to XX who Head of Business Development for my group – ZZZ
Vo: And whom does the Head of Business Development report to?
Me: He reports to the VP..Vice President of the group, who in turn reports to the CEO
VO: How many people will be reporting to you?
Me: I will have n direct and n indirect reportees (n= number)
VO: Can you tell me the designations of your reportees?
Me: Yes, n of them are X managers, n are Y managers and a Z associate (X,Y,Z = role type)
VO: How many projects will you be managing?
Me: I will be managing three projects
<VO gives a slightly quizzical expression, I interpret that this could be due to the fact that my petition mentions *two* customers, so I go on and clarify>
Three projects for the two customers - XX and YY (XX and YY = customer names).
<I see he looks convinced and is browsing through the other sections of the documents hence I dont elaborate further>
VO: How long do you intend to stay in the US?
Me: The initial duration will be one year and will extend upto three years
VO: So I am approving your visa and we will be processing your documents
<I get a little confused about the "processing your documents" part, not sure if this impacts visa approval, so I ask>
Me: I am sorry, what am I supposed to do next?
VO: (patiently) Let me complete this and I will answer.
<He fills the Action Block in the I797, I can see it says Approved for three years, that clears the confusion!>
VO: I have approved your visa. Here is what you need to do next...
<goes on to give instructions on next steps, when the passport will be ready and how to collect it, to keep one copy of I797 handy in Carry-on luggage while travelling and to give the other copy to HR in US)
I thank him and leave.
Few points/observations, which are not mentioned in other posts or I missed reading:
- Smart watches are not allowed at both VAC and Consulate
- You will be standing throughout the process at OFC and then at the Consulate (outside as well as inside - before and during the interview) There isnt any drinking water near the Interview counter, so make sure you are well hydrated before entering the Consulate.
- The interview counters are like glass windows, open and you stand during the interview.
- The attire does not seem to matter both at OFC and PA, however I suggest if you are applying for a visa for managerial and business purposes like L1A, dress in a formal attire you are comfortable in and wear for meetings (not necessarily a suit)
- Some VOs/applicants are loud and you can overhear their conversations, I personally think it is best to ignore them and not read too much into it. I interacted with the other applicants in the queue and people watched (applicants and VOs :-)), this usually distracts and relaxes me. Do what works for you.
- I had read/was given contrasting suggestions on how to answer interview questions - Some suggest be to the point and give answers only in few words/lines (someone posted "dont act too smart"!). Whereas others suggest this is your only chance so make sure you indulge in small talk, describe your answers well and give as many details possible to make a strong case. Heres my suggestion - as you would in any other interview, go with the flow. Observe the VO's responses (some are chatty, some not) and decide how to answer. It is a good idea to ask the VO if he/she would like any further information for certain answers if you are not sure and unable to read them (especially on important questions like role, team, product, skill etc) And if you are not good at initiating small talk, avoid it, just a basic greeting is good enough.
I know the built up around US visa processing can be quite stressful. Understandably so, given the long and detailed documentation process, high rejection rates and personal aspirations. However, I felt the actual process at VAC and Consulate was extremely simple, reasonable and the "interview" - one of the easiest I have ever given :-) If your petition is well made, all documents are in place, you have done basic interview prep and dont have any objectionable past records, you have nothing to worry about!
All the best and thank you to immihelp :-)
Visa Type - L1A Blanket
Location - Chennai VAC and Chennai US Consultae General
Date - 07 April, 8 am and 11 am slots
Preparation:
Few days before my interview I read the visa process details/tips, FAQs and venue description on this site. This created a sense of familiarity about the overall process and helped me be comfortable on the day of OFC/PA. I carefully went through the documents required, made sure the documents were correct and in order. Then I went through the interview experiences posted here. Read about first 15 pages made a list of possible of questions (by first 10-15 pages you get a fair enough idea) and reviewed my answers. My company organises a visa briefing and mock interview session, so that helped as well.
OFC/PA experience:
The OFC process is detailed in few other posts, so I wont repeat. It is fairly straight forward and quick. You just need to follow instructions given by the staff. I reached 15 mins before my slot and finished the whole process in next 15 mins.
I reached for the interview too 15 mins before the appointment, there was a queue outside the
Consulate and had to wait for about 10 mins in this queue. Once inside, the process upto the interview is well organised and again all you need to do is follow instructions given by the staff.The queue for actual interview was long, I spent close to 25-30 mins in this queue. The interview itself was about 3-4 mins. Overall the process took around 50-60 mins.
I was interviewed at Counter no.21 by a (good looking)South Asian origin American officer. He was to the point, hardly made eye contact -mostly kept working at this computer but was pleasant to interact with and sharp.
Here is the transcript of the interaction;
The VO calls me to the window, does not wish when I step forward. I wish him with a smile and he acknowledges.
VO: Pls pass on the documents.
Me: Just the Passport or all documents?
VO: All the documents
I pass the documents through the window slot.
VO: Are you applying for L1A or L1B visa?
I am applying for L1A
<Briefly looks at the documents>
VO: How long have you been working with current employer?
Me: Just over five years. I have experience with other organisations prior to this
<Looks at the documents and the computer screen frequently while asking next few questions>
VO: What will be your designation in the US?
Me: Business Development manager
VO: Whom will you report to?
Me: I will be reporting to XX who Head of Business Development for my group – ZZZ
Vo: And whom does the Head of Business Development report to?
Me: He reports to the VP..Vice President of the group, who in turn reports to the CEO
VO: How many people will be reporting to you?
Me: I will have n direct and n indirect reportees (n= number)
VO: Can you tell me the designations of your reportees?
Me: Yes, n of them are X managers, n are Y managers and a Z associate (X,Y,Z = role type)
VO: How many projects will you be managing?
Me: I will be managing three projects
<VO gives a slightly quizzical expression, I interpret that this could be due to the fact that my petition mentions *two* customers, so I go on and clarify>
Three projects for the two customers - XX and YY (XX and YY = customer names).
<I see he looks convinced and is browsing through the other sections of the documents hence I dont elaborate further>
VO: How long do you intend to stay in the US?
Me: The initial duration will be one year and will extend upto three years
VO: So I am approving your visa and we will be processing your documents
<I get a little confused about the "processing your documents" part, not sure if this impacts visa approval, so I ask>
Me: I am sorry, what am I supposed to do next?
VO: (patiently) Let me complete this and I will answer.
<He fills the Action Block in the I797, I can see it says Approved for three years, that clears the confusion!>
VO: I have approved your visa. Here is what you need to do next...
<goes on to give instructions on next steps, when the passport will be ready and how to collect it, to keep one copy of I797 handy in Carry-on luggage while travelling and to give the other copy to HR in US)
I thank him and leave.
Few points/observations, which are not mentioned in other posts or I missed reading:
- Smart watches are not allowed at both VAC and Consulate
- You will be standing throughout the process at OFC and then at the Consulate (outside as well as inside - before and during the interview) There isnt any drinking water near the Interview counter, so make sure you are well hydrated before entering the Consulate.
- The interview counters are like glass windows, open and you stand during the interview.
- The attire does not seem to matter both at OFC and PA, however I suggest if you are applying for a visa for managerial and business purposes like L1A, dress in a formal attire you are comfortable in and wear for meetings (not necessarily a suit)
- Some VOs/applicants are loud and you can overhear their conversations, I personally think it is best to ignore them and not read too much into it. I interacted with the other applicants in the queue and people watched (applicants and VOs :-)), this usually distracts and relaxes me. Do what works for you.
- I had read/was given contrasting suggestions on how to answer interview questions - Some suggest be to the point and give answers only in few words/lines (someone posted "dont act too smart"!). Whereas others suggest this is your only chance so make sure you indulge in small talk, describe your answers well and give as many details possible to make a strong case. Heres my suggestion - as you would in any other interview, go with the flow. Observe the VO's responses (some are chatty, some not) and decide how to answer. It is a good idea to ask the VO if he/she would like any further information for certain answers if you are not sure and unable to read them (especially on important questions like role, team, product, skill etc) And if you are not good at initiating small talk, avoid it, just a basic greeting is good enough.
I know the built up around US visa processing can be quite stressful. Understandably so, given the long and detailed documentation process, high rejection rates and personal aspirations. However, I felt the actual process at VAC and Consulate was extremely simple, reasonable and the "interview" - one of the easiest I have ever given :-) If your petition is well made, all documents are in place, you have done basic interview prep and dont have any objectionable past records, you have nothing to worry about!
All the best and thank you to immihelp :-)
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L2 Depandents Interview
Need help regarding attending interview along with wife and kids. Is it advisable to attend L1 visa interview along with wife and kids.?
I have my L1 individual visa interview to be scheduled in Hyderabad. I am in fix if I should attend the visa interview along with wife and kids or I take up the interview first and let my dependents attend the interview separately post my visa approval. Last time I attended the visa interview along with kids and the VO got disturbed with the talking kids were doing during the interview. Also please share the pros and cons of dependents attending visa interviews separately from principal applicant.
I have my L1 individual visa interview to be scheduled in Hyderabad. I am in fix if I should attend the visa interview along with wife and kids or I take up the interview first and let my dependents attend the interview separately post my visa approval. Last time I attended the visa interview along with kids and the VO got disturbed with the talking kids were doing during the interview. Also please share the pros and cons of dependents attending visa interviews separately from principal applicant.
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L1A - Blanket Visa approved
Hi Team members,
Now, it's my turn to share my experience. Thanks to all the contributors for making me aware of interview process and questions. .
to be very frank, i hardly spend 3 days for preparation. I only want to say believe in yourself, be confident, have a smile on your face, make an eye contact with VO and rest will fall in place. Take your time while replying, don't be in hurry to finish your answer, say only Keywords. lastly expect the unexpected:)
Finish my Bio-metric in 15 minutes. reached consulate at around 9 for 10 am interview, and finished my interview by 10:15 am.
Me: Good Morning, Sir! how are you ?
VO: I am good. how are you?
Me : I am doing good. Sir, Thank you for asking.
VO: Can I have the passport and papers please ?
Me: pass on my papers with smile.
VO: So you work for **** ....Pause...
Me: Yes Sir, I work **** **** **** * **** * **** * ***
VO: Who is your client ?
Me: I said short name.
VO : again asked who?
Me: I elaborated the name and said , worlds top most company in **** ***
VO: What are you going to do in US.
Me: I am the Project manager, I will be managing two projects on behalf of client. I am authorized for end to end costing and budging of the project. **** **** *
VO: You location.
Me: Mentioned
VO: How many direct reportees?
Me: 5 direct
Vo: are you going to be hire them in us and are they us locals ?
Me: Yes.
VO: How much profit your company will make from the execution of the project ?
Me: $** Million
Vo: That's too much :)
Vo: your US reporting?
Me: Said
Vo: Duration of your visit ?
Me: Said
VO: Total year in Present Company ?
Me: Said
Vo: Have you been to US before and if yes for what purpose?
Me: Said
and then final Golden Words : I'm approving your Visa. Have a great time in US
Me : Thank you, Have a great day!
Now, it's my turn to share my experience. Thanks to all the contributors for making me aware of interview process and questions. .
to be very frank, i hardly spend 3 days for preparation. I only want to say believe in yourself, be confident, have a smile on your face, make an eye contact with VO and rest will fall in place. Take your time while replying, don't be in hurry to finish your answer, say only Keywords. lastly expect the unexpected:)
Finish my Bio-metric in 15 minutes. reached consulate at around 9 for 10 am interview, and finished my interview by 10:15 am.
Me: Good Morning, Sir! how are you ?
VO: I am good. how are you?
Me : I am doing good. Sir, Thank you for asking.
VO: Can I have the passport and papers please ?
Me: pass on my papers with smile.
VO: So you work for **** ....Pause...
Me: Yes Sir, I work **** **** **** * **** * **** * ***
VO: Who is your client ?
Me: I said short name.
VO : again asked who?
Me: I elaborated the name and said , worlds top most company in **** ***
VO: What are you going to do in US.
Me: I am the Project manager, I will be managing two projects on behalf of client. I am authorized for end to end costing and budging of the project. **** **** *
VO: You location.
Me: Mentioned
VO: How many direct reportees?
Me: 5 direct
Vo: are you going to be hire them in us and are they us locals ?
Me: Yes.
VO: How much profit your company will make from the execution of the project ?
Me: $** Million
Vo: That's too much :)
Vo: your US reporting?
Me: Said
Vo: Duration of your visit ?
Me: Said
VO: Total year in Present Company ?
Me: Said
Vo: Have you been to US before and if yes for what purpose?
Me: Said
and then final Golden Words : I'm approving your Visa. Have a great time in US
Me : Thank you, Have a great day!
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L1A -Individual Visa Approved At Toronto Consulate
Hello forum members,
Your experiences helped me immensely. I wanted to share my experience. I was really worried about the interview since my L1-A Blanket was rejected on March 1st. My company filed an individual petition under premium processing which got approved in 10 days. I was worried that I will be questioned on why I came back so early after the previous rejection
VO: Have you held this category of visa before
Me: Yes. It was l1-B
VO: Oh...so you are moving up the ranks
VO: Was your previous visa with the same employer?
Me: No..It was with ZZZ
VO: When did you leave that employer?
VO: Have you been with the current company since then?
VO: Why do you need to move to the US?
VO: What is your highest qualification?
VO: how long did your petition take to approve?
VO: You were here on March 1st and now you are back on April 6th. That's impressive. Your visa is improved.
Your experiences helped me immensely. I wanted to share my experience. I was really worried about the interview since my L1-A Blanket was rejected on March 1st. My company filed an individual petition under premium processing which got approved in 10 days. I was worried that I will be questioned on why I came back so early after the previous rejection
VO: Have you held this category of visa before
Me: Yes. It was l1-B
VO: Oh...so you are moving up the ranks
VO: Was your previous visa with the same employer?
Me: No..It was with ZZZ
VO: When did you leave that employer?
VO: Have you been with the current company since then?
VO: Why do you need to move to the US?
VO: What is your highest qualification?
VO: how long did your petition take to approve?
VO: You were here on March 1st and now you are back on April 6th. That's impressive. Your visa is improved.
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L1A Blanket extenion approved
It's my time to update my experience today:
Scheduled for 9 am this tuesday in Chennai but went at 8:30, we were asked to go straight away as I had 2 kids along
I gave 2 passports for me and my wife, the officer asked about my kids and I told them they are US citizens.
He said did you just traveled to get your extension, I said yes.
Question 1 : How long are you working with XYZ
Answer : 10 years
Question 2 : Whats your salary
Answer : 6 figures USD
Question 3 : How many direct reportees and total team
Answer : 1 digit and 2 digit numbers
Question 4: Where am I based and am I working out of client office
Answer : Told him about my complete portfolio and all here
Question to my wife - If she is working and that's it.
He said visa is approved.
Pretty quick and I think they pre determine if they will give approve you or not, interview is just one additional step.
Good luck all and thanks to this forum.
Scheduled for 9 am this tuesday in Chennai but went at 8:30, we were asked to go straight away as I had 2 kids along
I gave 2 passports for me and my wife, the officer asked about my kids and I told them they are US citizens.
He said did you just traveled to get your extension, I said yes.
Question 1 : How long are you working with XYZ
Answer : 10 years
Question 2 : Whats your salary
Answer : 6 figures USD
Question 3 : How many direct reportees and total team
Answer : 1 digit and 2 digit numbers
Question 4: Where am I based and am I working out of client office
Answer : Told him about my complete portfolio and all here
Question to my wife - If she is working and that's it.
He said visa is approved.
Pretty quick and I think they pre determine if they will give approve you or not, interview is just one additional step.
Good luck all and thanks to this forum.
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L2 EAD
Hi All,
My wife & I recently relocated to the US. I have an L1B visa & my wife has an L2. We applied for her EAD via the i-765 form. We got confirmation on Feb 20th that the case was received. We moved to a rental property so updated the address associated with the case around mid-March.
As of March 31st the status is now 'my new card is being produced'. We didn't get any notification that the case was approved, I only realized the status changed with I checked the status online. Is this normal?
Typically, how long does it take to get the card once the status is updated to the card being produced?
Also, I noticed that biometrics appointments are mentioned in several posts on this thread. Am I correct that my wife doesn't need to attend a biometrics screening?
Thanks!
My wife & I recently relocated to the US. I have an L1B visa & my wife has an L2. We applied for her EAD via the i-765 form. We got confirmation on Feb 20th that the case was received. We moved to a rental property so updated the address associated with the case around mid-March.
As of March 31st the status is now 'my new card is being produced'. We didn't get any notification that the case was approved, I only realized the status changed with I checked the status online. Is this normal?
Typically, how long does it take to get the card once the status is updated to the card being produced?
Also, I noticed that biometrics appointments are mentioned in several posts on this thread. Am I correct that my wife doesn't need to attend a biometrics screening?
Thanks!
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L1B approved on 27th March
First i would like to thank this site for all the help.
I had 2Years 7 months of experience in my current company total of 4 years of experience and i had got a feedback that if its less than 3 years the denial rate is more.
Visa of the candidate before me got rejected, i was little tensed but stayed calm.
It was counter 20 and a female was the VO.
Me:Good Morning
VO: Good Morning how are u?
VO: Pass On your documents.
Me: Greeted and passed on documents.
VO: Which Company?
VO: Salary?
VO: Which Place?
VO: Years of experience in current company?
Since these were straight forward answered those.
VO: what is your roles and responsibilities?
Me: I started telling about my role and the proprietary system i work on. ...
She stopped in middle and asked me to be precise, and if I am your mother explain me what your product does and what you do.
Even though i was tensed kept the smile on face and answered in precise and confidently what i work on .
VO: Again stopped me in between and started typing in the computer.
She continued it for another min or so.
Finally she said Your visa is approved sir. Thanks for your time.
I think staying calm and keeping smile and answering confidently is main thing they look on.
I had 2Years 7 months of experience in my current company total of 4 years of experience and i had got a feedback that if its less than 3 years the denial rate is more.
Visa of the candidate before me got rejected, i was little tensed but stayed calm.
It was counter 20 and a female was the VO.
Me:Good Morning
VO: Good Morning how are u?
VO: Pass On your documents.
Me: Greeted and passed on documents.
VO: Which Company?
VO: Salary?
VO: Which Place?
VO: Years of experience in current company?
Since these were straight forward answered those.
VO: what is your roles and responsibilities?
Me: I started telling about my role and the proprietary system i work on. ...
She stopped in middle and asked me to be precise, and if I am your mother explain me what your product does and what you do.
Even though i was tensed kept the smile on face and answered in precise and confidently what i work on .
VO: Again stopped me in between and started typing in the computer.
She continued it for another min or so.
Finally she said Your visa is approved sir. Thanks for your time.
I think staying calm and keeping smile and answering confidently is main thing they look on.
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L1A Individual Visa approved @ Chennai Consulate (31st March 2017 @ 9:00AM)
Really happy to share my visa experience. Everyone wants to achieve their goals in life. Past 2 weeks I'm restless for the visa interview . You don't believe , I have read the visa experience in Immihelp almost pages closed to 50, around 3-4 times. I was well prepared with lot of Questions.. but there is not much.
Today morning, I got my visa approved.
Visa Officer looks so strict and rejected the previous one's asking lot of questions...
I was very cool and maintained my smile as it is.
Me: Hey, Good Morning!
VO: Not even greeted back, Can I have your passport please?
Me: How are you doing today? Here is my passport.
VO: Smiled & Thanks Mam. Good!
VO: Which company you are working for?
Me: Answered
VO: How long you are working with this company?
Me: 9.7 Years
VO: Which Place you are going to work?
Me: Stamford, Connecticut
VO: Which Visa you applied for?
(In the VAC office, they wrongly specified L1-Blanket stamp in my passport backside)
Me: explained and said L1A-Individual
VO: Oh ok. Have you worked before in US?
Me: No. But I was traveled 3 times on a Business Visa
VO: typed something on the system and then said "I'm approving your visa Mam" and you can collect your passport in 4-5 Days. Smiled
Me: Smiled back and said "Hey You've made my Day! Thank you so much!
There is very less possibility of rejection in L1A-Individual. Since the petition got approved in USCIS.
Interview got over in 10 mins... My strong advise is: Don't get nervous, stay meditative mood, smile and relaxed. Listen to them and answer accordingly. Also don't talk when they are saying something.
I observed, the VO is very keen on eye contact and confidence. In that case he is not asking much questions. Good Luck to all!
Today morning, I got my visa approved.
Visa Officer looks so strict and rejected the previous one's asking lot of questions...
I was very cool and maintained my smile as it is.
Me: Hey, Good Morning!
VO: Not even greeted back, Can I have your passport please?
Me: How are you doing today? Here is my passport.
VO: Smiled & Thanks Mam. Good!
VO: Which company you are working for?
Me: Answered
VO: How long you are working with this company?
Me: 9.7 Years
VO: Which Place you are going to work?
Me: Stamford, Connecticut
VO: Which Visa you applied for?
(In the VAC office, they wrongly specified L1-Blanket stamp in my passport backside)
Me: explained and said L1A-Individual
VO: Oh ok. Have you worked before in US?
Me: No. But I was traveled 3 times on a Business Visa
VO: typed something on the system and then said "I'm approving your visa Mam" and you can collect your passport in 4-5 Days. Smiled
Me: Smiled back and said "Hey You've made my Day! Thank you so much!
There is very less possibility of rejection in L1A-Individual. Since the petition got approved in USCIS.
Interview got over in 10 mins... My strong advise is: Don't get nervous, stay meditative mood, smile and relaxed. Listen to them and answer accordingly. Also don't talk when they are saying something.
I observed, the VO is very keen on eye contact and confidence. In that case he is not asking much questions. Good Luck to all!
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L1B Blanked Approved
My interview was on 27th May at 9 AM, I reached there by 8:15 AM.
Don’t carry any electronics, we can carry watch, some money & card in case of any emergency.
They will check OFC stamp on back side of Pass Port and let you in, they let me in immediately.
We need to stand on roadside footpath if we reach early, so 30-45mins before interview is good.
They will ask us to arrange documents in specific order
Better to prepare 3 sets of I129s + I797
With those 3 sets carry passport, DS160 confirmation and DD.
The DS-160 should be same as the one that got stamped during OFC (biometric).
The guy at counter mistakenly returned I797 in the set that was supposed to be taken by consulates (this set will have DD receipt & DS160 confirmation), and I kept in file.
When rechecking, I found & as it was moving queue I got tensed up & took bit of time to find where the document is.
After arranging we need to go to DD counter (we can also pay cash, with card), there we pass on DD and get receipt
So this DD receipt, DS160 confirmation + 1 set for consulates to retain will be stapled.
After this we will move to another queue where finger print will be verified (this is just verification, my Biometric was done in HYD 3 days before)
Finally, the interview queue.
Interview Question
Interview was on Counter-19, that guy know about my Company (Semiconductor MNC).
Mine is permanent transfer, so I was little tensed.
Have you traveled to US before? No
Then he showed my H4 Stamp and asked with expression how.
My wife already moved to US 6 months back.
Which company does your wife work for. Her client is big MNC in US.
How long will you stay in US. 3 years
For how long have you been working with current MNC. 6 years 1 month
Where will you be working in US. HQ
How much is your salary going to be. $1xxk + stocks
What is your designation going to be.
What is your highest degree (I am masters).
What are your specialties (special skill, knowledge)? He asked this question twice.
I gave very lengthy answered, I think its better to give in 2-3 sentences.
Then I think he googled on terms that I said “ASIC”, “Physical Design”, and started asking me
Do you work on this semiconductor technology, that semiconductor technologies? Sounded like some recent research papers. But in fact he checked Wiki and asked couple of terms in it. I said NO.
Finally, golden words after 1-2 mins of silence, your VISA is approved, good luck. I am out of consulate by 9:15.
I have also carried
3 months pay slips with Company stamp.
3 months bank statement with bank stamp.
Original Degree certificates
Don’t carry any electronics, we can carry watch, some money & card in case of any emergency.
They will check OFC stamp on back side of Pass Port and let you in, they let me in immediately.
We need to stand on roadside footpath if we reach early, so 30-45mins before interview is good.
They will ask us to arrange documents in specific order
Better to prepare 3 sets of I129s + I797
With those 3 sets carry passport, DS160 confirmation and DD.
The DS-160 should be same as the one that got stamped during OFC (biometric).
The guy at counter mistakenly returned I797 in the set that was supposed to be taken by consulates (this set will have DD receipt & DS160 confirmation), and I kept in file.
When rechecking, I found & as it was moving queue I got tensed up & took bit of time to find where the document is.
After arranging we need to go to DD counter (we can also pay cash, with card), there we pass on DD and get receipt
So this DD receipt, DS160 confirmation + 1 set for consulates to retain will be stapled.
After this we will move to another queue where finger print will be verified (this is just verification, my Biometric was done in HYD 3 days before)
Finally, the interview queue.
Interview Question
Interview was on Counter-19, that guy know about my Company (Semiconductor MNC).
Mine is permanent transfer, so I was little tensed.
Have you traveled to US before? No
Then he showed my H4 Stamp and asked with expression how.
My wife already moved to US 6 months back.
Which company does your wife work for. Her client is big MNC in US.
How long will you stay in US. 3 years
For how long have you been working with current MNC. 6 years 1 month
Where will you be working in US. HQ
How much is your salary going to be. $1xxk + stocks
What is your designation going to be.
What is your highest degree (I am masters).
What are your specialties (special skill, knowledge)? He asked this question twice.
I gave very lengthy answered, I think its better to give in 2-3 sentences.
Then I think he googled on terms that I said “ASIC”, “Physical Design”, and started asking me
Do you work on this semiconductor technology, that semiconductor technologies? Sounded like some recent research papers. But in fact he checked Wiki and asked couple of terms in it. I said NO.
Finally, golden words after 1-2 mins of silence, your VISA is approved, good luck. I am out of consulate by 9:15.
I have also carried
3 months pay slips with Company stamp.
3 months bank statement with bank stamp.
Original Degree certificates
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L1 B Visa Rejected
Hi Folks,
My L1 B visa got rejected at chennai consulate.
Questions asked:
1. Which company you working for
2.Who is your client
3.How long you been working for this client.
4. USA Salary
5. Specialized skill knowledge.
After asking these queries, he checked something in system and said your visa is not approved as per US firm law.
It took 8 months to prepare and get the petition. I did not understand what went wrong .
I suspect below reasons:
1. I said i am working from client location.
2. It was L1 B and not L1 Individual.
Please guide what might be issue so that it can be taken care next time .
And currently my company has applied H1. Should i wait for H1 or go ahead with L1 Individual.
Does filing under L1 Individual helpful?
Looking forward for your advise.
Thanks in Advance.
My L1 B visa got rejected at chennai consulate.
Questions asked:
1. Which company you working for
2.Who is your client
3.How long you been working for this client.
4. USA Salary
5. Specialized skill knowledge.
After asking these queries, he checked something in system and said your visa is not approved as per US firm law.
It took 8 months to prepare and get the petition. I did not understand what went wrong .
I suspect below reasons:
1. I said i am working from client location.
2. It was L1 B and not L1 Individual.
Please guide what might be issue so that it can be taken care next time .
And currently my company has applied H1. Should i wait for H1 or go ahead with L1 Individual.
Does filing under L1 Individual helpful?
Looking forward for your advise.
Thanks in Advance.
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